Octave
Cindy Chou avatar
LCSWshe/her

Cindy Chou

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

14 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Cindy

I specialize in helping clients navigate depression and anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), empowering them to make meaningful changes and experience relief while working toward lasting progress. Together, we'll explore the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for positive change and well-being. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for you to feel at ease discussing anything on your mind. I take pride in offering compassionate, non-judgmental listening, ensuring that you feel heard and understood throughout our work together.

Together, we'll explore the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for positive change and well-being.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading and listening to podcasts, particularly those focused on personal development and psychology. This not only helps me unwind but also enriches my practice as a therapist by allowing me to apply valuable insights to my work.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#79446 • California • LCSW

Education

MS - Social Work, Columbia University

Cindy Chou, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #79446 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Cindy Chou accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Cindy Chou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Cindy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cindy’s California license number is 79446, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Cindy Chou has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Cindy’s education and training include MS - Social Work, Columbia University. Over that time, Cindy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Cindy is part of that group.

Cindy Chou works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Cindy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cindy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cindy Chou draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cindy’s style is affirming, engaging, holistic, solution-oriented, and warm. In Cindy’s words: “Together, we'll explore the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for positive change and well-being.”

Cindy Chou (she/her) offers therapy in English. Cindy identifies as East Asian and Southeast Asian.

Cindy Chou offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Cindy is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Cindy Chou is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cindy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Cindy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

Learn how ratings and reviews work

Octave regularly asks clients to select a rating based on their experience about their provider about their therapy sessions. Providers are prohibited from soliciting reviews from their clients.

Only clients who have completed a session with this provider can leave a rating for them.

Similar therapists in California

Cindy Villaverde headshot

Available Oct 27 @ 6:00 PM

Cindy Villaverde

LCSW • Clinical Therapist

Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout

View Profile
Sharon Chung headshot

Available Oct 26 @ 4:00 PM

Sharon Chung

LCSW • Clinical Therapist

Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout

View Profile
Caroline Lau headshot

Available Oct 26 @ 5:00 PM

Caroline Lau

LMFT • Clinical Therapist

Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout

View Profile
Crystal Schmidt headshot

Available Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM

Crystal Schmidt

LCSW • Clinical Therapist

Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout

View Profile

Ready to start with Cindy?

Most new clients have their first session within a week. You can change therapists at any time, at no cost.

Book with Cindy
Browse more therapists

Book with Cindy